Vietnamese-Inspired Summer Rolls with Watcharee's Thai Peanut Sauce

Fresh, colorful, and incredibly tasty, these Thai-inspired shrimp summer rolls are packed with shrimp, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and edible flowers. Paired with Watcharee's Thai Peanut Sauce, they make the perfect light, healthy meal or appetizer that's ready in just 30 minutes. Light, healthy, and packed with fresh flavors, these summer rolls are sure to become a favorite.

Author

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

10

Category

Appetizer

Cuisine

Vietnamese-inspired / Thai-inspired

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Watcharee's Thai Peanut Sauce, for dipping
• 10 round rice paper wrappers (bánh tráng), 8.5-inch diameter
• 10 sheets dried bánh hỏi (Vietnamese woven rice vermicelli noodles), soaked in hot water for 7 minutes, drained and cooled
• 5 medium cooked shrimp, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 small head lettuce, leaves separated
• Edible flowers, optional
• 1 cup microgreens
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 2 cups garbanzo sprouts
• 4–5 fresh basil sprigs
• 4–5 fresh mint sprigs
• 5 culantro leaves, optional
• 5 garlic chives, optional
• Crushed peanuts
• Extra edible flowers for serving

Directions

1. Lay a sheet of rice paper wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Lightly sprinkle both sides with water and let stand for 30–60 seconds, or until softened and pliable.
2. Place a few edible flowers on the lower third of the wrapper for a beautiful presentation. Top with a lettuce leaf, one sheet of softened bánh hỏi, microgreens, shredded carrots, basil, mint, and culantro.
3. Arrange 2 shrimp halves on top of the vegetables, cut side facing down.
4. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling and begin rolling away from yourself. Fold both sides inward to enclose the filling.
5. Place a garlic chive along the roll and continue rolling tightly until completely sealed.
6. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
7. Arrange the summer rolls on a serving platter. Serve with Watcharee's Thai Peanut Sauce and garnish the sauce with crushed peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
8. Arrange the summer rolls on a serving platter. Serve with Watcharee's Thai Peanut Sauce and garnish the sauce with crushed peanuts for extra texture and flavor.Tip: Keep finished summer rolls covered with a damp paper towel until ready to serve to prevent them from drying out.